LEKI FOTU NEWS

Placed on IR with knee injury The Jets placed Fotu (knee) on injured reserve Thursday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Impact Fotu will be placed on injured reserve for a second time this season, this time due to a knee injury. He missed the first five games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury he sustained in training camp, but he was able to suit up for Weeks 6 and 7 and logged three tackles (one solo) over that span. His placement on IR means Fotu will have to miss at least the next four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return will be Week 14 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 8. In Fotu's absence, Leonard Taylor and Soloman Thomas will serve as the Jets' rotational defensive tackles behind starters Javon Kinlaw and Quinnen Williams.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jets place wide receiver Allen Lazard on IR and promote Riley Patterson to kick against Texans

The New York Jets placed wide receiver Allen Lazard on injured reserve and signed kicker Riley Patterson from the practice squad among a flurry of roster moves a few hours before t...

OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missing Week 9 Fotu (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Texans.

Impact It's not surprising that Fotu will be sidelined Thursday night, as the 26-year-old defensive tackle didn't practice all week after missing the Jets' Week 8 loss to the Patriots due to a knee injury. Solomon Thomas is expected to see additional reps as a rotational defensive tackle with Fotu missing Week 9.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will not suit up Week 8 Fotu (knee) has been deemed out for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Fotu began the campaign on IR due to a hamstring injury but was able to return ahead of Week 6. However, the defensive lineman didn't practice at all this week, and he'll miss his sixth game of the season this Sunday. The Jets have a quick turnaround for Week 9 with a Thursday night game against Houston, so Fotu could be in danger of missing that contest as well.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Jets meet Patriots in battle to get out of AFC East cellar

The New York Jets face the New England Patriots on Sunday in a matchup of struggling AFC East rivals

OCTOBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated Monday Fotu (hamstring) has been activated to the Jets' active roster ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Bills.

Impact Fotu has yet to play this season after sustaining a hamstring injury in late August, but it now appears he's moved past the issue enough to suit up Monday night. Expect Fotu to serve as a rotational defensive tackle in Week 6 when the Jets take on the Bills.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jets Activate DT Leki Fotu from Injured Reserve, Release DL Jalyn Holmes Green & White Elevate S Jalen Mills, TE Anthony Firkser for Monday Night’s Game vs. Bills

OCTOBER 14 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Has chance to play Fotu (hamstring) could return Monday against the Bills, Ethan B. Greenberg of the Jets' official site reports.

Impact Fotu has yet to play this season after being placed on injured reserve ahead of Week 1. The Utah product returned to practice last week when he was designated to return from IR and appears to be trending in the right direction to make his season debut in Week 6 against Buffalo.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Has practice window opened The Jets opened Fotu's (hamstring) practice window Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fotu began the campaign on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury that he suffered during the preseason. The defensive tackle has since improved and was able to log a full practice session Wednesday. New York has 21 days to add Fotu to its active roster, at which point the 26-year-old will be eligible to return to game action.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR The Jets placed Fotu (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

Impact Fotu played in New York's first preseason contest but subsequently injured his hamstring. There was initially optimism that he'd be ready to return by the start of the regular season, but his placement on IR means the 26-year-old will be forced to miss at least New York's first four games of the campaign. Fotu is likely to play a rotational role on the Jets' defensive line upon his return.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined by hamstring issue Fotu will miss the remainder of training camp due to a hamstring injury, but he's expected to be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fotu tallied 22 defensive and five special-teams snaps in New York's first preseason game Aug. 10 versus the Commanders, but he missed the Jets' second exhibition contest Saturday and won't suit up in the team's preseason finale. The fifth-year pro is slated to play a rotational role along New York's defensive line while also contributing on special teams after signing with the team in March following four seasons with Arizona.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jets sign defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley after he had a tryout in minicamp

The New York Jets signed defensive lineman Takkarist McKinley after he had a tryout with the team during its two-day minicamp

JUNE 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What Made the Jets the Right Team for DL Leki Fotu? DL Leki Fotu sits down with Team Reporter Ethan Greenberg and discusses what made him want to sign with the Jets.

MARCH 21 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

New DT Leki Fotu on Why He Signed with the Jets in Free Agency: Opportunity Utah Product Grew Up Playing Rugby; Was Coached by Former Jets DT Sione Po’uha

MARCH 21 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Gallery | Best Photos of DL Leki Fotu During His Career with the Cardinals See photos of the former Arizona Cardinal and new Jets free agency addition.

MARCH 14 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

DL Leki Fotu Signs with the Jets Former Cardinals D-Lineman Recorded a Career-High 2.5 Sacks in 2023

MARCH 14 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

Jets sign DT Leki Fotu to bolster run defense NEW YORK - On the second day of the NFL legal tampering window, the Jets added another defensive tackle. According to a source, Leki Fotu an...

MARCH 12 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jets agree to terms with run-stuffing defensive tackle Leki Fotu, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the deal says the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a contract with former Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Leki Fotu

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jets Beef Up Defensive Line, Sign Cardinals' Leki Fotu - Free Agency Tracker Up-to-the-minute rumors, rumblings and signings involving the New York Jets and AFC East in NFL free agency.

MARCH 12 • SACBEE.COM

Cardinals activate DL Leki Fotu from IR, make other roster moves The Cardinals make final roster moves before the season finale against the Seahawks.

JANUARY 7 • USATODAY.COM

Comes off IR Fotu (hand) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Fotu had missed the Cardinals' last five games since suffering a hand injury in Week 11, but it now seems as if his hand is feeling better and he's got a shot at returning Sunday. The 25-year-old will look to add to his 25 total tackles and 2.5 sacks if he's able to suit up in Week 18.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers broken hand Fotu suffered a broken hand in Sunday's loss to the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Fotu missed the remainder of the loss to Houston following the injury, but there's a chance he requires surgery and is able to play through it with a brace or club on his hand. The fourth-year lineman has 25 tackles (15 solo), five TFLs and a career-best 2.5 sacks through 10 games.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals inactives: Leki Fotu to play vs. Cowboys The Cardinals will have Leki Fotu back in the starting lineup after missing a week with a shoulder injury.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Leki Fotu makes waffles from scratch in team meeting room | 'Hard Knocks In Season' On this week's Hard Knocks: In Season with the Arizona Cardinals, defensive tackle Leki Fotu makes waffles from scratch in team meeting room...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • NFL.COM

Playing nose tackle can be a lonely, thankless job but Cardinals' Leki Fotu thrives Life in the trenches: Playing nose tackle can be a thankless job, but the Cardinals' Leki Fotu is thriving there as the team's new starter.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM